The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 34,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.1 in
Height
61.2 in
105.1
170.8
105.1
170.9
170.8 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.18 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25.73 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
661 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
89 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
